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Golden State Warriors playoffs scenario after defeat vs Minnesota Timberwolves
NBAMonday, 25 March 2024 at 12:00
The Golden State Warriors season went from bad to worse on Sunday as they suffered another defeat, this time against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a score of 114-110.
We are bringing you in detail what that result means for the Warriors in terms of qualifying for the playoffs this season.
Destiny still in own hands
After Sunday’s result, the Warriors' destiny, by the look of it, is still in their own hands. As things stand, the Warriors are placed in the 10th position in the Western Conference with 36 wins and 34 defeats.
On the other hand, the Houston Rockets are placed just a place below them with 35 wins and 35 defeats.
Therefore, if the Warriors manage to equal the Rockets’ from now on till the end of the regular season, they will be in a position to qualify for the Play-in tournament.
Tough road ahead
The Warriors are facing a tough schedule from now on till the end of the season. Eight out of their remaining 12 fixtures are away from home and in that, they will go up against two teams who are fighting to keep their hopes alive of the play-in tournament — the Los Angeles Lakers and the Rockets.
Other than that, they are set to face Dallas Mavericks twice who are also pushing to register their place in the top-six to avoid the play-in tournament. However, to their good luck, they have some easy fixtures too against the likes of Portland Trail Blazers and Utah Jazz (twice).
Too much burden on Curry
There is clearly too much burden on the likes of Curry as the Warriors push to keep their playoff hopes alive. The 36-year-old was the star performer on Sunday as he registered 36 points but he cannot do everything on his own and therefore, other players must stand and start delivering much better performances from now on till the end of the season.
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